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at a sold out coliseum yesterday the as beat the rangers 12-5. they won the american league western division. that win on the final day of the regular season capped one of the greatest comebacks in baseball history. at one time the as trailed texas by 13 games. >> i am pretty motion emotional about this. >> that is what it is about. >> the effort that went into this at every level is so -- >> that is him pouring the champagne on the boss' head and smoking his cigar, yeah, he had a good time right there. the as will play the american league central division champs, the tigers. the first two games played in detroit. the first game saturday at 3:00 p.m. and game two on sunday, then the teams come back to oakland to game 3 on tuesday. >> 7:24. it has been a while since the bay area has had two teams in the playoffs, of course, the giants clinched and gearing up for post-season play and buster posey has another reason to celebrate. he has would be the batting title and the first catcher to win it in years, and they expect him to win the mvp which is i
at a sold out coliseum yesterday the as beat the rangers 12-5. they won the american league western division. that win on the final day of the regular season capped one of the greatest comebacks in baseball history. at one time the as trailed texas by 13 games. >> i am pretty motion emotional about this. >> that is what it is about. >> the effort that went into this at every level is so -- >> that is him pouring the champagne on the boss' head and smoking his cigar,...
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. >> reporter: the rangers and the a's are 8-8 against each other this year. parker, the rookie, looking for his fourth straight win tonight. >> all right. thank you, fred. time to get on www.ktvu.com and vote for our high school game of the week, which we will feature on friday. and get www.ktvu.com, do it up right. >> thank you. >>> and coming up tonight at 10:00 p.m., we will follow the fire that already burned two houses. >> and we have a crew on the way and we will bring you the latest tonight at 10:00 p.m. thank you for trusting ktvu channel 2 news. -those other store cards... -...preferred shopper... ...club...things... ...kept sending me coupons for cat food. i'm just not a coupon clipper. i buy what i want to buy. can i get a reward for that? [ frank ] introducing something extra from raley's, bel air, and nob hill. you get something extra rewards... ...for the way i shop... for buying the things i like. instant offers, points balance, right here on my smart phone. [ frank ] join today at raley's dotcom, or at your store. ...it rewards you... for bein
. >> reporter: the rangers and the a's are 8-8 against each other this year. parker, the rookie, looking for his fourth straight win tonight. >> all right. thank you, fred. time to get on www.ktvu.com and vote for our high school game of the week, which we will feature on friday. and get www.ktvu.com, do it up right. >> thank you. >>> and coming up tonight at 10:00 p.m., we will follow the fire that already burned two houses. >> and we have a crew on the way and...
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and get this rangers have had sole possession of third since april 9th. no longer. >>> the giants clench their little slice of heaven last week. but intense desire to knock the dodgers out of it all. great way to tune up for the season. no clowning around down there for my other team. first-inning, buster posey ticket to ride a solo shot his 24th of the year to get it rolling for the giants came out capawano. he had a couple of hits tonight in the third, 1-1 game. joaquin arias over and out. solo homer his fifth and the lead. you see that fan throw the ball back in a big hurry. marco scutero down the line and out. how many hits does this guy have? angel pegan with a slide to hit the freeway. and get this, barry zito wins his 15th game of the year. who would have thought, 11 straight starts they won when he's pitched. warriors finding a way to elbow their way on the the sports page. no easy feat but they opened camp. their most complete roster on paper in many years. thompson expects to take on a larger role after asserting himself in the second part of la
and get this rangers have had sole possession of third since april 9th. no longer. >>> the giants clench their little slice of heaven last week. but intense desire to knock the dodgers out of it all. great way to tune up for the season. no clowning around down there for my other team. first-inning, buster posey ticket to ride a solo shot his 24th of the year to get it rolling for the giants came out capawano. he had a couple of hits tonight in the third, 1-1 game. joaquin arias over...
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the a's still have a shot to win the division if they can beat the texas rangers tonight and tomorrow. either way, fans say this season sends the message that the a's can thrive here in oak ran -- oakland. when the a's clenched the play off, new mom jenesa was in the stands. and she says she only missed one game, when she gave birth to her daughter. >> keep them in oakland, the fans love them here. >> the fact that they are doing better this year, there's more interest, more excitement. it's pushed the stadium issue to the front of the agenda. >> reporter: season ticket owner chris is one of many pushing for the new stadium. >> i didn't expect to be here this year. next year i did expect it but not this year. >> reporter: on stub hub.com we found play off bleacher seats for as little as 39 bucks. a similar seat was closer to 130 or more in san francisco. but a's fans say they are used to being the underdogs in more ways than not. >> we sweep the yankees four games and they say what's the matter with the yankees they don't say what's up with this oakland team. >> you still can't get an
the a's still have a shot to win the division if they can beat the texas rangers tonight and tomorrow. either way, fans say this season sends the message that the a's can thrive here in oak ran -- oakland. when the a's clenched the play off, new mom jenesa was in the stands. and she says she only missed one game, when she gave birth to her daughter. >> keep them in oakland, the fans love them here. >> the fact that they are doing better this year, there's more interest, more...
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this win last night put the red hot a's in position and they beat the rangers 3-1 and that put them in a tie. they have erased a 13 deficit, almost unthinkable this come back. if they win they go straight to the division series however if they lose the as are still in the playoffs. but it looks tougher. they have to play a do or die game against either the baltimore orioles or the yankees. last night jonny gomes was asked about how much confidence they have going into this game. >> well, about the same as what we had when we went into the season i am not going to lie to you but just checked another one off the list and that's a great celebration of what we had last night. >> it is another reason for fans to celebrate and they will be staying in oakland for the time-being putting it to 2018. they recently happened the as a five year he can pension and they are reportedly interested. even if they built a ballpark in san jose it would not be ready for another five years. it will be packed and later on season finale will determine the championship. it will begin 12:35 this afternoon, live
this win last night put the red hot a's in position and they beat the rangers 3-1 and that put them in a tie. they have erased a 13 deficit, almost unthinkable this come back. if they win they go straight to the division series however if they lose the as are still in the playoffs. but it looks tougher. they have to play a do or die game against either the baltimore orioles or the yankees. last night jonny gomes was asked about how much confidence they have going into this game. >> well,...
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decide and the a's can still win the western division if they win the next couple of games against the rangers. but definitely they're going in at least as wild card winners. >> it's awesome, i mean it never gets old. this is why you play the game. the atmosphere, the guys. >> it's an awesome feeling. we're a team. that's our mo from day one and that's the way it's going to continue to be. it's not just one guy that's going to stand out. the starting pitchers and all the other hitters did a great job. that's the way we have to look at it. >> not anything sweeter for giant fans. to eliminate the dodgers, nothing tougher than watching a dodger walk off win if you're a giant's fan. and that latter issue is what came to fruition tonight at dodger stadium. although it started so nicely for san francisco. buster posey deep left got himself an rbi which happens to be his 100th of the year. he was 1-4 in the batting race where he still leads. marco scutero continues to come through. base hit left field. angel pegan with a flagged 2-2. in the bottom of the ninth santiago casilla. and ends up on scutero
decide and the a's can still win the western division if they win the next couple of games against the rangers. but definitely they're going in at least as wild card winners. >> it's awesome, i mean it never gets old. this is why you play the game. the atmosphere, the guys. >> it's an awesome feeling. we're a team. that's our mo from day one and that's the way it's going to continue to be. it's not just one guy that's going to stand out. the starting pitchers and all the other...
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right now they are two games behind the rangers in their division. if the as sweep texas, they win the a.l. west. now -- now, the giants, they've already punched their postseason ticket but they still don't know if they will play either washington or cincinnati. >>> a bay area church is doing its part to keep walnut creek's homeless service program up and running. police say fresh start offers a place to shower, eat and get medical care. one of the founders of the program is retiring, leaving the future of the program in doubt. the chump is scheduled to vote and -- >>> an antioch -- an antioch church will pay tribute to police officers tomorrow. a service and luncheon will be held at saint ignacious. there will be a special recognition for kenyan youngstrum shot and killed. >>> a lot of complaining about a lot of loud noise this weekend in the east bay. ♪ >> it's actually louder than that. you may call it music. you may call it whatever you want. but it was loud. the complaints about this concert and they heard it from miles around. and free oursel
right now they are two games behind the rangers in their division. if the as sweep texas, they win the a.l. west. now -- now, the giants, they've already punched their postseason ticket but they still don't know if they will play either washington or cincinnati. >>> a bay area church is doing its part to keep walnut creek's homeless service program up and running. police say fresh start offers a place to shower, eat and get medical care. one of the founders of the program is retiring,...
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the rangers have been on a slide. one man we talked to said he rearranged his schedule at work so he could watch this game. >> i set up the restaurant early to do work and so i could come out for the game. >> sacrifice for. the team. >> definitely. everybody -- for the team. >> definitely. everybody should sacrifice today and come out -- and come out. >> reporter: their potential move to the south bay likely won't happen until 2018. that's because the coliseum authority recently handed them a five-year extension and it looks like the managing partner of the as is very interested in working out a deal. the focus is on the -- is on the field. the yeas want to win and take care of business. if they lose, they would have to play a one-game wild card playoff game against the orioles or the yankees later on this week. the as don't want to do that. their fans don't want to do that. they want to win at home. their first pitch here at 12:35. back to you. >> thank you. >>> the playoff fever is really sweeping the bay area. look
the rangers have been on a slide. one man we talked to said he rearranged his schedule at work so he could watch this game. >> i set up the restaurant early to do work and so i could come out for the game. >> sacrifice for. the team. >> definitely. everybody -- for the team. >> definitely. everybody should sacrifice today and come out -- and come out. >> reporter: their potential move to the south bay likely won't happen until 2018. that's because the coliseum...
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. >>> and in just 30 minutes the a's take on the texas rangers again in a game drawing thousands of people to the oakland colosseum. why it could mean a big celebration for the team and the fans. good afternoon. i'm tori'm campbell. the entire regular season comes down to the final game for the oakland a's. right now they are tied for the texas rangers for the lead in the american league west and happening now ktvu channel 2 reporter alex savage is live at the colosseum where the two teams face off for a win or take all game and the crowds must be so excited alex? >> reporter: they certainly are. the colosseum will be a loud place. half hour until the first pitch and this game as you can see over here on the ticket kiosk it is officially sold out. there's a playoff-like atmosphere out here as the a's take on the texas rangers with a division title on the line. >> [applause] >> fired up a's fans filed into the colosseum this morning, confident in their teams chances today. >> we aren't worried. >> we're going to win. we are going all the way. >> on the field the a's players are staying loos
. >>> and in just 30 minutes the a's take on the texas rangers again in a game drawing thousands of people to the oakland colosseum. why it could mean a big celebration for the team and the fans. good afternoon. i'm tori'm campbell. the entire regular season comes down to the final game for the oakland a's. right now they are tied for the texas rangers for the lead in the american league west and happening now ktvu channel 2 reporter alex savage is live at the colosseum where the two...
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they hunted down the texas rangers. i'm telling ya, what a day it was here at the ballpark! the oakland coliseum, alive and well for a critical wednesday night. >> i'm very nervous. >> i am so excited! >> i'm going crazy! >> yeah! >> reporter: a wild and wacky crowd painted the ballpark with green and gold. >> baby! >> you know what, this is just icing on the cake. >> reporter: and they will keep the lead all the way through the last out. just like that, the oakland a's are your 2012 al west division champs. >> i feel great. been here since opening day in 1967, i guess, been to '72, '73, '74. >> great. amazing. >> i want to cry! i want to cry! unbelievable! awesome! >> you know what? go a's! >> woo! >> it's incredible! incredible! >> reporter: the incredible team indeed. a's fans still celebrating here outside the coliseum. not many people across the country knew about the a's. america sure knows them now, as your oakland a's are the al west champs in 2012. live outside the coliseum, mike mibach, ktvu channel 2 news. >> just as recently as nine games ago, the oakland a's wer
they hunted down the texas rangers. i'm telling ya, what a day it was here at the ballpark! the oakland coliseum, alive and well for a critical wednesday night. >> i'm very nervous. >> i am so excited! >> i'm going crazy! >> yeah! >> reporter: a wild and wacky crowd painted the ballpark with green and gold. >> baby! >> you know what, this is just icing on the cake. >> reporter: and they will keep the lead all the way through the last out. just...
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yesterday the angels beat the rangers in texas. today the two team goes at it again. watch that game right here on ktvu at 1:00. >>> well, parents upset about childhood vaccines are taking their message to the state capitol. why they could be soon required to get a signed doctor's note to avoid immunizations. >> and a live look outside. the san mateo bridge socked in a little bit on this saturday morning. no major accidents to report on bay area roadways so far. it's 8:43. this is mornings on 2. [ laughter ] [ girl ] wow. you guys have it easy. i wish i had u-verse when i was your age. in my day, we didn't have these fancy wireless receivers. blah, blah, blah. if i had a sleepover, i couldn't just move the tv into the playroom. no, we had to watch movies in the den because that's where the tv outlet was. and if dad was snoring on the couch, we muscled through it. is she for real? your generation has it made. [ male announcer ] the wireless receiver. only from at&t u-verse. get a free wireless receiver with a qualifying u-verse plan. rethink possible. in the people, bu
yesterday the angels beat the rangers in texas. today the two team goes at it again. watch that game right here on ktvu at 1:00. >>> well, parents upset about childhood vaccines are taking their message to the state capitol. why they could be soon required to get a signed doctor's note to avoid immunizations. >> and a live look outside. the san mateo bridge socked in a little bit on this saturday morning. no major accidents to report on bay area roadways so far. it's 8:43. this...
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in texas soon to be free agent job hamilton may have played last game in a rangers uniform. single up the middle off darvish. 2-1 in the 7th. 2 out hit off derek. texas manager ron washington left to ponder how his team that looked so dominant could be one and done in the post season after the 5-1 win. they'll now meet the yankees if they are wondering about protocol, you do pop champagne after a win. the story may now be sinking in after winning the al west on wednesday. parker will be the starting pitcher and he doesn't think the team'sability to stay loose will change in the playoffs. >>> i don't think there's anybody on this team that's going to change their approach or the way they get ready for the game like they did these last few weeks and the series against texas is about as close as it gets in a post season atmosphere. >> in the national league the card anaturals are moving -- cardinals are moving on. the braves have themselves to blame for the 6-2 hole they dug. ground ball to short. simmons throws it away at the plate. chambers slides in safely. 6-3 in the 8th. t
in texas soon to be free agent job hamilton may have played last game in a rangers uniform. single up the middle off darvish. 2-1 in the 7th. 2 out hit off derek. texas manager ron washington left to ponder how his team that looked so dominant could be one and done in the post season after the 5-1 win. they'll now meet the yankees if they are wondering about protocol, you do pop champagne after a win. the story may now be sinking in after winning the al west on wednesday. parker will be the...
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>> reporter: absolutely all they have to do is sweep the texas rangers in the next three days. easier said than done but they coulclch a wildrd spot tonight, even if they lose and tampa bay and the angels lose well. they hope to get their 6th sell out of the year. th are here to buy tickets 4 s e re game tand some fans say this year's team re nds them of the 1970s. >> big red machine. what happened? joe, he grew up in oakland. got the work cut out r them. next thing you know -- >> reporter: what do you think of? >> fighters. young fighters. they are going to go all the way. they are hungry for the win. >> we dominate when everyone wrote us off. impressive. a team full of no one and nothing and here we are pushing for the division. >> reporter: a's also expect merchandise sales will go up. i have been told by officials but both club houses are prepared for a champagne showers. if texas wins they will clinch the division. worth celebrating. the a's if tampa bay and the angels still lose tonight, then the a's clinch the final wildcard spot. we may have two champagne showers in the
>> reporter: absolutely all they have to do is sweep the texas rangers in the next three days. easier said than done but they coulclch a wildrd spot tonight, even if they lose and tampa bay and the angels lose well. they hope to get their 6th sell out of the year. th are here to buy tickets 4 s e re game tand some fans say this year's team re nds them of the 1970s. >> big red machine. what happened? joe, he grew up in oakland. got the work cut out r them. next thing you know --...
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they beat the texas rangers and they have claimed a wildcard spot in the playoffs, but they also have a chance to be division champs in they beat them today and tomorrow. >>> six crew members from passenger boats that collided killing at least 37 people. it happened during the fireworks show. more than 100 people were thrown off the boat into the water. it's being called one of the deadliest from hong kong. they were detained on suspect suspicions. >>> it happened years ago today. now one of them says he regrets his actions. >> i am not a monster. if you look up the definition, i mean that is what a monster is. >> leeboy and mohammed were linked to 27 shootings in the d.c. area. he is now serving a life sentence. he recently toll the washington post he was is a -- he is a changed man. >>> in just a couple of hours, the murder trial of giselle esteban who is accused of killing nursing student michelle le. they say it was a killing because she was planning on killing her because of her dating the father of her daughter. there are conversations with where giselle esteban threatened miche
they beat the texas rangers and they have claimed a wildcard spot in the playoffs, but they also have a chance to be division champs in they beat them today and tomorrow. >>> six crew members from passenger boats that collided killing at least 37 people. it happened during the fireworks show. more than 100 people were thrown off the boat into the water. it's being called one of the deadliest from hong kong. they were detained on suspect suspicions. >>> it happened years ago...
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the a's will begin a 3 game series tonight against the texas rangers. if he can 0 land sweeps texas they win -- -- if the o's sweep texas, they win and what they don't know is who they will be playing it could be washington or cincinnati. >>> it is called blue mass and they will honor first responders from around east contra costa. an election will be held at the catholic church starting at 10:30 a.m. and kenyon was shot and killed in alamo. >>> time now 6:15, you will have fewer options and the ferry is getting rid of their two weekday trips in marin county in san francisco. the larkspur -- larkspur ferry will be around and no changes to the holiday schedule or any of the cielito schedules. >>> how is traffic, sal? >>> it should be a nice drive and let's look at highway 24 westbound. it is a nice drive coming up to the willow pass grade with no major issues. if you are driving to the bay bridge toll plaza, it has been a nice drive with no major issues and if you are driving, traffic should be good for you coming out to the mcarthur maze. here is a look
the a's will begin a 3 game series tonight against the texas rangers. if he can 0 land sweeps texas they win -- -- if the o's sweep texas, they win and what they don't know is who they will be playing it could be washington or cincinnati. >>> it is called blue mass and they will honor first responders from around east contra costa. an election will be held at the catholic church starting at 10:30 a.m. and kenyon was shot and killed in alamo. >>> time now 6:15, you will have...